Waypoints – May 27, 2007

It’s been a bit of slow week in terms of GPS news. Nevertheless, here are the links I’ve collected for you…

Garmin

• A great Garmin NASCAR commercial.
• GPS Magazine has words of praise for Garmin’s customer support.
• Garmin has a marathon site for runners. More on GPS for runners.
• Speaking of marathons, this one was reported to be 26.76 miles. But I have to wonder if the GPS is really that accurate.

NAVTEQ and TeleAtlas

• Real-time traffic video from NAVTEQ. How long before we see that on our GPS?
• Curious about what gets changed in NAVTEQ map updates? Here’s a site where you can find out. Via GpsPasSion.
• If your requested update isn’t included yet, don’t hold your breath.
• NAVTEQ maps
  the Smithsonian and the National Zoo. I imagine this is part of a
  location-based services strategic initiative designed to have NAVTEQ be
  a gateway to deep and rich content.
• TeleAtlas to deliver more accurate ETAs via partnership with Inrix. More details here.

Virtual globes

• Microsoft is developing a mashup maker – PopFly.
• Google Maps does neighborhood search.
• Mobile GMaps version 1.33.09 is out.
• Route avoidances are now available on Google Maps.

Maps and data

• GPS Information reviews Above the Timber’s 1:24,000 scale Colorado topo maps for Garmin receivers.
• Florida GIS data.

GPS and cell phones

• Smartphone and PDA compatibility lists for TomTom NAVIGATOR 6.
• Verizon adds more features to VZ Navigator.
• A Nokia phone that doubles as a GPS-enabled lightning detector. Via Digg.

Updated GPS reviews

• Garmin eTrex Legend Cx review – Associated Content reviews the Legend Cx. I’ve also added links to consumer reviews at GPS Now.
• Garmin nuvi 350 review – Great2Buy has posted a detailed review of this ever popular unit.
• Garmin nuvi 650 review – Consumers are posting Garmin nuvi 650 reviews at Amazon.
• Garmin nuvi 660 review – The PC Guy compares the nuvi 660 with the TomTom GO 910 and clearly prefers the nuvi.
• Garmin StreetPilot c330 review – A mom likes the c330.
• Garmin zumo 550 review – Not really a review, but helpful enough that I linked to it.
• Magellan CrossoverGPS review – Digital Hardware has posted a Crossover review.
• Magellan eXplorist 400 review – Singletracks.com rates the 400 as "good."
• Magellan RoadMate 2000 review – GPS Lodge reviews the RoadMate 2000.
• TomTom ONE review – TopSpeed reviews the TomTom ONE.

All the rest

• Sony takes on the GPS golf industry. More on GPS for golfers.
• The Consumer Electronics Association is marketing GPS as a highway safety device.
• The Nokia 330 PND garnishes a weak review.
• Another GPS mount for kayak hack.
• PDA sales surge, thanks to GPS.
• Tactile feedback coming to your touch screen?
• How to install map updates on your TomTom.
• Why GLONASS won’t be coming to your GPS anytime soon.